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Global Entrepreneurship Week, hosted by the Kauffman Foundation, is a worldwide initiative to inspire and engage young people to embrace innovation and creativity.
At Endeavor, each Country Affiliate hosted their own events as advertised on their web sites. Endeavor Brazil, which was named 2008 "Host of the Year" and "Most Inspiring Host-reaching 1/3 of all Brazilians with their "Make It Happen" campaign-recently launched their site for registration and have over 3,500 members in their online community.To learn more about the global initiative, email Justin Belmont [mailto:justin.belmont@endeavor.org] ; to get involved locally, contact your local Endeavor office.
ENDEAVOR'S HIGH-IMPACT RESULTS
Endeavor Jordan Launches with Inaugural ISP
From September 30th to October 2nd, Endeavor Jordan hosted their public launch and inaugural International Selection Panel (ISP) at the Dead Sea. Founding board members Ali al-Husry and Fadi Ghandour joined panelists including Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Peter Kellner, Kevin Ryan, Joanna Rees, and Matt Brown to select seven out of 12 companies. The companies include: 41?29!, a creative digital marketing company in Turkey; CADER, the Jordanian change agent for Arab development and education reform; and Pharmacy1, which is on course to be the leading pharmacy chain in the Middle East. Endeavor Jordan is especially appreciative of HM King Abdullah II for his patronage of our public launch, and HE Prime Minister Nader Al-Dahabi for attending.
Endeavor Raises over $1.8MM at Annual Gala
On November 5, Endeavor Global's annual Gala fundraiser brought together approximately 500 top executives from the Endeavor network and multiple industries for a dinner celebration. Endeavor raised over $1.8 million.
This year's honoree and 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year was Jonathan Nelson, CEO of Providence Equity- the world's leading private equity firm focused on media, entertainment, communications, and information investments. In addition to Jonathan and Judy Nelson, the event was co-chaired by Clarissa and Edgar Bronfman, Jr. This year's featured speaker was Natalie Killassey of Stitch Wise. An Endeavor Entrepreneur since 2004, Natalie created a sewing company which produces leading-edge safety equipment and protective clothing for the mining industry. The Gala also included an impressive musical performance by Laura Izibor, named a Rolling Stone "Artist to Watch."
Endeavor CEO, Linda Rottenberg Honored by Dell and Fortune Magazine
Linda Rottenberg was named one of Dell's "Inspiring Entrepreneurs" for their Take Your Own Path campaign, which distinguishes entrepreneurs as heroes with the power to inspire. Linda received the honor along with LinkedIn CEO Reid Hoffman, Cakelove founder Warren Brown, and Sew What? President Megan Duckett. Separately, Linda was featured in the most recent issue of Fortune as a "Road WarrioR"
Endeavor Launches New Service: Mentor Capital Program
Recently Endeavor Global launched the Mentor Capital Program (MCP) in Montevideo, Uruguay. The initiative, to be piloted in Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile, seeks to better prepare entrepreneurs to pitch VC firms in Silicon Valley and beyond, while at the same time exposing more US investors to new talent in emerging markets. For more info, contact quinn.fitzgerald[at]endeavor.org.
COUNRTY HIGHLIGHTS
Endeavor South Africa Launches Enterprise Learning Circle
In partnership with GIBS business school and First National Bank, Endeavor South Africa has launched a successful Enterprise Learning Circle series-networking events which feature talks around a specific theme. (View video clips of previous sessions On October 28, the topic was Franchising; on November 11, the topic was Entrepreneur Support. The most popular seminar to date was about Raising Funds, which shared valuable insights about Venture Capital.
Endeavor Uruguay's Gala a BIG Success
Over 700 supporters attended Endeavor Uruguay's recent gala dinner, where the 100% Endeavor Entrepreneur Give-Back program was announced. An international conference took place the following day, where over 1,000 attendees listened to panelists from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay. In other country news, Gabriel T. Rozman, president of Endeavor Uruguay, was recognized as one of Latin America's 100 most powerful business people by the Latin Business Chronicle.
Endeavor Argentina Holds Conference in Cordoba
Recently Endeavor Cordoba held its 5th conference with the theme "How to achieve success in Argentina."Over 1,000 entrepreneurs and 30 speakers gathered in the auditorium of the City of the Arts Foundation, along with over 100 institutions including state agencies, universities, and other civil service organizations. The conference aimed to help foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cordoba, and provided practical tools for training entrepreneurs.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week, hosted by the Kauffman Foundation, is a worldwide initiative to inspire and engage young people to embrace innovation and creativity.
At Endeavor, each Country Affiliate hosted their own events as advertised on their web sites. Endeavor Brazil, which was named 2008 "Host of the Year" and "Most Inspiring Host-reaching 1/3 of all Brazilians with their "Make It Happen" campaign-recently launched their site for registration and have over 3,500 members in their online community.To learn more about the global initiative, email Justin Belmont [mailto:justin.belmont@endeavor.org] ; to get involved locally, contact your local Endeavor office.
ENDEAVOR'S HIGH-IMPACT RESULTS
Endeavor Jordan Launches with Inaugural ISP
From September 30th to October 2nd, Endeavor Jordan hosted their public launch and inaugural International Selection Panel (ISP) at the Dead Sea. Founding board members Ali al-Husry and Fadi Ghandour joined panelists including Edgar Bronfman, Jr., Peter Kellner, Kevin Ryan, Joanna Rees, and Matt Brown to select seven out of 12 companies. The companies include: 41?29!, a creative digital marketing company in Turkey; CADER, the Jordanian change agent for Arab development and education reform; and Pharmacy1, which is on course to be the leading pharmacy chain in the Middle East. Endeavor Jordan is especially appreciative of HM King Abdullah II for his patronage of our public launch, and HE Prime Minister Nader Al-Dahabi for attending.
Endeavor Raises over $1.8MM at Annual Gala
On November 5, Endeavor Global's annual Gala fundraiser brought together approximately 500 top executives from the Endeavor network and multiple industries for a dinner celebration. Endeavor raised over $1.8 million.
This year's honoree and 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year was Jonathan Nelson, CEO of Providence Equity- the world's leading private equity firm focused on media, entertainment, communications, and information investments. In addition to Jonathan and Judy Nelson, the event was co-chaired by Clarissa and Edgar Bronfman, Jr. This year's featured speaker was Natalie Killassey of Stitch Wise. An Endeavor Entrepreneur since 2004, Natalie created a sewing company which produces leading-edge safety equipment and protective clothing for the mining industry. The Gala also included an impressive musical performance by Laura Izibor, named a Rolling Stone "Artist to Watch."
Endeavor CEO, Linda Rottenberg Honored by Dell and Fortune Magazine
Linda Rottenberg was named one of Dell's "Inspiring Entrepreneurs" for their Take Your Own Path campaign, which distinguishes entrepreneurs as heroes with the power to inspire. Linda received the honor along with LinkedIn CEO Reid Hoffman, Cakelove founder Warren Brown, and Sew What? President Megan Duckett. Separately, Linda was featured in the most recent issue of Fortune as a "Road WarrioR"
Endeavor Launches New Service: Mentor Capital Program
Recently Endeavor Global launched the Mentor Capital Program (MCP) in Montevideo, Uruguay. The initiative, to be piloted in Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile, seeks to better prepare entrepreneurs to pitch VC firms in Silicon Valley and beyond, while at the same time exposing more US investors to new talent in emerging markets. For more info, contact quinn.fitzgerald[at]endeavor.org.
COUNRTY HIGHLIGHTS
Endeavor South Africa Launches Enterprise Learning Circle
In partnership with GIBS business school and First National Bank, Endeavor South Africa has launched a successful Enterprise Learning Circle series-networking events which feature talks around a specific theme. (View video clips of previous sessions On October 28, the topic was Franchising; on November 11, the topic was Entrepreneur Support. The most popular seminar to date was about Raising Funds, which shared valuable insights about Venture Capital.
Endeavor Uruguay's Gala a BIG Success
Over 700 supporters attended Endeavor Uruguay's recent gala dinner, where the 100% Endeavor Entrepreneur Give-Back program was announced. An international conference took place the following day, where over 1,000 attendees listened to panelists from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay. In other country news, Gabriel T. Rozman, president of Endeavor Uruguay, was recognized as one of Latin America's 100 most powerful business people by the Latin Business Chronicle.
Endeavor Argentina Holds Conference in Cordoba
Recently Endeavor Cordoba held its 5th conference with the theme "How to achieve success in Argentina."Over 1,000 entrepreneurs and 30 speakers gathered in the auditorium of the City of the Arts Foundation, along with over 100 institutions including state agencies, universities, and other civil service organizations. The conference aimed to help foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cordoba, and provided practical tools for training entrepreneurs.
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